Obituary: Tim Austin Nunnally of Lynn, Arkansas
Tim Austin Nunnally, 78, of Lynn passed from this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Â He was born June 26, 1943 in Lynn…
Obituary: Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson, 62, of Biggers, Arkansas, passed away at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Steve was born Thursday, March 7, 1958, in Imboden, Arkansas,…
Pocahontas Police Department February Arrests
On February 2nd, 2021, the Pocahontas Police Department began an investigation into the viewing of Child Sexual Abusive Material being viewed in Pocahontas. During the course of the investigation, Joshua James…
Governor Hutchinson Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to March 31st
Governor Hutchinson extends the COVID-19 public health emergency to March 31st. March 31st the mask mandate will change from a directive to guidance if meet certain health criteria is met.…
Lawrence County Class IV dumpsters available March 8-13
Lawrence County will have Class IV dumpsters available March 8-13 for residents . The dumpsters are for non-household waste, such as appliances and furniture. No tires, shingles, building materials, etc.…
Mississippi Man Arrested After High Speed Pursuit Through Lawrence And Sharp Counties
Shortly before 5 pm on Thursday , Walnut Ridge Police attempted to stop a silver Nissan passenger car on Hwy 63 that was traveling north at a high rate of…
Obituary: Susan Gail Clark
Susan Gail Clark 65, of Smithville, died on February 23, 2021 at the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 1, 1955 in Walnut Ridge; daughter of Howard and…
THREE KILLED IN MADISON COUNTY, CHILD ABDUCTED; STATE POLICE TEAMWORK LEADS TO QUICK ARREST
The Arkansas State Police is leading a homicide investigation involving the deaths of three Madison County residents and the abduction of a child from the home where the killings occurred. …
“ Stand Your Ground†bill has passed in the Arkansas House
The ‘Stand Your Ground’ bill has passed in the Arkansas House Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 72-23. SB24 is would loosen Arkansas’ restrictions on the use of deadly force…
Arkansans 65 and older may now receive COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced on Tuesday that Arkansans aged 65 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the state. Arkansans who are 65 years and older…
WBU Theatre Program to Present Virtual “Story Storeâ€
The Williams Baptist University theatre program is once again preparing for its annual production of the “Story Store,†but a new set of challenges has already caused changes to the…
COVID-19 Cases by County For Tuesday
Covid-19 Cases By County For Tuesday, February 23rd According To The Arkansas Department Of Health Clay: 15 active cases, 1,603 recoveries, 46 deaths Craighead: 147 active cases, 12,366 recoveries, 177…
President Biden orders the lowering of flags to half-staff
President Biden has ordered the lowering of flags to half-staff in memory of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19. In the proclamation, the President states: “I…
AG RUTLEDGE WARNS ARKANSANS OF WINTER WEATHER SCAMS
ATTORNEY GENERAL RUTLEDGE WARNS ARKANSANS OF WINTER WEATHER SCAMS, PRICE GOUGING LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today is urging Arkansans to be on guard against scam artists…
Dollar General Hit By Vehicle, Suspect Found At Residence In Imboden
Lawrence County Dispatch was notified around 1:15 pm on Thursday of a vehicle that struck the Dollar General Store building in Imboden and left the scene. The suspect was caught…
Sharp County Woman Freezes After Fall
A reminder to check on your elderly neighbors during the unprecedented cold temperatures here in Northeast Arkansas. An elderly lady in Sharp County has died this week when she was…